Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

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Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli (AFP) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   ●   Wed, July 5, 2023 When the International Seabed Authority begins accepting applications for deep sea mining operations in the coming weeks, there will remain a lingering question. How much control will authorities have over operations to ensure environmental protection of marine habitats far from coastlines, or will it turn into a wild high seas free-for-all?